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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 826.83 and 454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 826.83 and 454.58 is: 680.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 826.83 = 454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/826.83 = 454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 826.83 × 454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 375,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,860.38/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.98

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